AIS Site Leads

Role Responsibilities

We have several exciting opportunities to join the AIS program for the 2025 watercraft inspection season. If you are comfortable approaching new people, can handle pressure well, are able to work outdoors for long hours and enjoy working with the public, this may be the job for you!

AIS Site Leads are responsible for interviewing watercraft owners, inspecting and decontaminating watercraft, and issuing Quarantine Orders as Fishery Guardians, in addition to:
•    Assisting with training and mentoring of AIS Watercraft Inspectors at the inspection station and maintaining operational readiness of staff and equipment.
•    Maintaining occupational health and safety (OH&S) documentation, leading site OH&S tailgate meetings, assisting supervisors with site-specific hazard assessments, and ensuring that Watercraft

Inspectors follow safe work procedures.
•    Reviewing and approving schedule changes at their stations.
•    Leading full watercraft decontaminations when AIS-fouled watercraft are intercepted.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

How Competencies will apply to this role:

Build Collaborative Environments: These positions will be working in a team environment and as such, the successful candidates must contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve desired outcomes.

Creative Problem-Solving: Site Leads must be able to assess options and solve any problems that may arise, whether dealing with member of the public on confrontational issues, or within the team. The goal of the Site Leads is to resolve the issues of quarantine / decontamination of the watercraft in a timely manner, and to ensure the successful day to day operations of the watercraft inspection stations.

Agility: Demonstrates ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities and effectively work in a changing environment. The ability to travel and work in variable environmental conditions is required.

Develop Networks: Site Leads will be educating members of the public on aquatic invasive species threats, and therefore need to be outgoing and confident in providing expert advice on preventative measures.

Qualifications

Required : 
•    A completed high school diploma plus 12 months of related experience.
•    A valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent).
•    Current First Aid certification (CPR Level C).
•    Criminal Records Check.

Equivalences may be considered: Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.

Assets
•    Previous experience working at Government of Alberta watercraft inspection stations.
•    Experience working in a hands-on mechanical environment.
•    Experience working with high-pressure hot water decontamination units, troubleshooting their problems, and performing basic repair and maintenance. 
•    Demonstrated experience communicating with members of the public in high pressure situations.
•    Knowledge and experience with Government of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Program.
•    Detailed knowledge and experience working with complex watercraft and an understanding of their mechanical systems.

Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate the above assets in their resume or cover letter.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

•    This competition is for temporary wage positions located in Burmis, Cold Lake, Dunmore, Hanna, Vermilion, and Wainwright. 
•    36.25 hours per week. 
•    Length of employment is dependent upon program budget and the station selected. Some positions may be required from April 1st through October 31st, 2025.

Final candidates must pass a criminal records check.

Sites will be at watercraft inspection stations on major highways, and locations could include:
•    BURMIS
•    COLD LAKE
•    DUNMORE (2 positions available)
•    HANN
•    VERMILION
•    WAINWRIGHT

Work Term: The position will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes travel, shift, and weekend work, potentially throughout the spring and into late fall. The position will require working outside of regular business hours, including weekends and shift work. The Site Leads located at the Dunmore inspection station will be regularly required to work overnight shifts.

All chosen candidates will be required to successfully complete mandatory training. Training is scheduled for May 2025. Site Leads will also be required to attend Decontamination Training in mid-April.

Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
E.g.: Administrator, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program
Please specify the year you graduated
E.g.: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Resources for applicants:
•    https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
•    https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/